glagow case study

Question 1

strategies to manage traffic issues in glasgow

Answer 1

-park n ride schemes, bridge street, shields road, reduces number of cars in inner city as ppl can park cars next to train for free and can continue by subway

-city centre train stations have been modernised, multi million pound redevelopment of glasgows queen street station
-more people will use trains as lines reach more places now, platforms were enlarged to allow for more passengers

-cycle to work scheme, next bike installed 11 e-bike stations across the city

-LEZ ZONE

-motorways/new bridges

Question 2

effectiveness of management of glasgows traffic problem

Answer 2

PARK AND RIDING
❌many ppl don’t like public transport, it can be inconvenient

TRAIN STATION UPGRADES
✅more ppl can use public transport to access suburbs from centre likr lark hill
✅effective as platforms have been extended to cope with longer trains allowing more ppl to use them

CYCLE TO WOEK SCHEME
✅promotes health and fitness, also reduces traffic congestion

MOTORWAYS, M74 EXTENSION
❌ppl had to leave their homes
❌expensive, almost £700 million
✅journey times reduced